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Bensenville public meetings in 2025

49 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village Board to adopt $1.99 M bond for Sesame Street infrastructure project

The Bensenville Board of Trustees will consider an omnibus vote, approve a $4,217,954.68 warrant, and adopt several ordinances including a reduction of Class B liquor licenses, a police chief employment agreement, and a purchase agreement for 112 N Center St. The board will also authorize a $1,990,000 general‑obligation bond to fund the Sesame Street Special Service Area reconstruction. Additional items include approvals of public‑works contracts for river‑work dues, water‑tank hatch replacement, street‑light project change order, and painting of the Aquatic Center ceiling.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville to hold public hearing on $1.4 million bond issuance

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Annual Budget and the intent to sell up to $1,400,000 in Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for capital projects. The board will also consider several special use permits and procurement contracts.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission reviews amendment for two hotels and a restaurant at Sexton Redevelopment

The Community Development Commission will consider an amendment to the planned United Development that adds code departures for two hotels and a restaurant on Lots 2 and 3 of the Sexton Redevelopment. It will also review a special‑use permit application for motor‑vehicle repair and service at 1081 Entry Dr, a variation request for a ground‑mounted solar energy collection system at 1010 Foster Ave, and proposed text amendments to Title 10, Chapter 7 of the zoning ordinance. A report from Community and Economic Development will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village Board to authorize $2 million general‑obligation bonds for Sesame Street project

The Bensenville Village Board will vote on an omnibus agenda that includes a $2,000,000 general‑obligation bond issuance for the Sesame Street Special Service Area. The meeting also contains multiple ordinance variations, resolutions for contract changes, and approvals for EV‑charging station contracts. Additional items cover camping regulations, kitchen‑food rules, and a school resource officer agreement.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Bensenville CDC to consider zoning variations and site plan reviews

The Community Development Commission will review several variation requests for fences, signage, and mechanical equipment. The body will also consider a special use permit for medium industrial use and review the 2024 Village Zoning Map.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to consider liquor license increase and road reconstruction contracts

The Bensenville Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda containing 26 items, including an ordinance to increase the number of liquor licenses, water and sewer rate changes, and permits for Main Street parking. The board will also authorize contracts for road reconstruction projects on Eastview Avenue and Evergreen Street.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Community Development Commission meeting cancelled

The Community Development Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No actions were taken.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Village Board meeting cancelled

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included standard items such as public comment, department reports, and an executive session.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Special Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers property acquisition and sewer projects

The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss several public works contracts and the acquisition of real property from Bensenville Elementary School District Number 2. The agenda also includes multiple appointments to the Police Pension Board, Police Commission, and Community Development Commission.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024 has been cancelled

The Bensenville Village Board of Trustees meeting set for May 28, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or voted on. All regular reports and executive‑session topics were therefore not addressed.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

CDC to consider fence and zoning changes

The Community Development Commission will review five items, including fence variations and a zoning map amendment for a commercial district. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Bensenville considers eliminating annual vehicle sticker tax and licensing fees

The Village Board is discussing the elimination of resident vehicle sticker taxes and fees. The meeting includes a public hearing on two $600,000 grant requests for street lighting and watermain improvements.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to consider warehouse variances and PUD amendment

The Community Development Commission will discuss a new warehouse development and a Planned Unit Development amendment. The body is also reviewing a plat of consolidation for a property on Devon.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers eliminating annual dog license fees

The Village Board is meeting to discuss several public works infrastructure projects and code amendments. Key items include the elimination of resident dog license fees and multiple engineering and construction contracts for street reconstruction.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village approves $552k TIF redevelopment deal for 1301 W Irving Park Rd

The Bensenville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes a tax increment financing redevelopment agreement for the property at 1301 West Irving Park Road. The agenda also contains an ordinance to increase Class E1 liquor licenses from 11 to 12 for La Poblanita, several resolutions authorizing purchase orders and contracts for village equipment and infrastructure, and a resolution to appropriate $300,000 of motor‑fuel‑tax funds for roadway maintenance. Additional items are the approval of the February 13, 2024 minutes, a $552,347.77 warrant, and a public hearing for the Snowplow Naming Contest winners.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville considers TIF agreement for 800 West Irving Park Road

The Board of Trustees is considering a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment agreement for a 6-story residential and retail project. The board will also review a natural gas purchase agreement with Constellation Energy and a payment warrant of $1,631,967.40.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Bensenville considers roadway projects and water rate changes

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several infrastructure projects, including roadway reconstruction and building automation upgrades. The body is also considering changes to water and sewer rates and the adoption of the 2024 zoning map.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers $1.1M residential street improvement contract

The Village Board is reviewing construction and engineering contracts for the 2024 Residential Street Improvements Program. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the donation of unclaimed police department bicycles to students.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Ordinance to increase Class E1 liquor licenses from 12 to 13 for Gigi's Place

The Committee will consider an ordinance amending the Village Code to allow one more Class E1 liquor license, enabling Gigi's Place at 1203-1205 West Irving Park Road to obtain a license. The body will also review several special use permits, variations, and contract resolutions for public works and recreation projects. Items are being moved to a future Village Board meeting for final action.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers multiple zoning permits and infrastructure contracts

The Board of Trustees is reviewing several special use permits for day care and auto repair facilities. They are also considering various maintenance contracts for pavement, alleys, and park lighting, as well as a warrant for $969,601.44.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Community Development Commission meeting cancelled

The Community Development Commission meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been cancelled. No actions or discussions took place.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to consider a day care center at 1347 Irving Park Road

The Bensenville Community Development Commission will review five pending cases. These include variations for a monument sign at 1225 Devon Avenue, fence variations at 201 Rose Street, 303 E Washington Street, 141 Foley Street, and a proposed day‑care center at 1347 Irving Park Road. Commissioners will vote to approve or deny each request.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on $2M bonds for Sesame Street reconstruction

The Bensenville Village Board will hold a public hearing to consider issuing up to $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements in the Sesame Street Special Service Area. The funds will finance the full reconstruction of the roadway, installation of new curb gutters, sidewalks, and lighting.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Village approves contracts for road and sidewalk repairs

The Committee of the Whole is set to consider multiple construction contracts for road patching, sidewalk replacement, and pavement striping, along with agreements for engineering services and a school resource officer. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning ordinances and a resolution to authorize a police service agreement.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission will consider a Vision Zero safety policy and three development variances

The Bensenville Community Development Commission will discuss four action items: a variance for a day‑care center at 1347 Irving Park Road, a special‑use permit for a motor‑vehicle repair shop at 1081 Entry Dr, a variance for a mixed‑use project at 101 Main St, and adoption of a Vision Zero traffic‑safety policy for the village.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville to issue $2 million in bonds for Sesame Street repairs

The Village Board is authorizing $2 million in general obligation bonds to reconstruct Sesame Street, including new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and lighting. The board is also considering a contract for electric vehicle charging stations and a railway sensor agreement.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Village Board votes to eliminate annual vehicle sticker tax for residents

The Bensenville Board of Trustees will consider an omnibus vote that includes several ordinances and resolutions. Key items are the elimination of the annual vehicle sticker tax and licensing fees for residents, adoption of a Vision Zero traffic safety policy, and land use variations for new developments at 1347 Irving Park Rd and 101 Main St. The agenda also contains resolutions for CDBG grant applications, contract change orders, and a warrant for $2,466,836.01.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board approves $1.8 million police pension payment

The Village Board is reviewing a $919,507.16 warrant and deciding on a $1,814,164 payment to the Police Pension Fund. The meeting also includes a resolution for emergency water heater replacements at the Edge on Jefferson Street.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to review special use permits and site variation requests

At its November 5 meeting, the Bensenville Community Development Commission will consider five action items. These include two special use permit requests for motor vehicle repair and service at 1220 Mark St and 405‑407 Domenic Ct, a variation for wall sign quantity at 2 S York Rd, variations for off‑street loading, tree canopy coverage and refuse area at 220 Gateway Road, and a request to transfer a special use permit to DMZ Freight Inc at 485 Podlin Drive.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board of Trustees meeting cancelled

The Village Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled. No specific business items or decisions were listed for this session.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Village to discuss 2025 budget without property tax increase

The Bensenville Village Board will review the Draft 2025 Budget and Community Investment Plan during a special budget workshop. The meeting includes presentations on departmental budgets and a public hearing scheduled for December 17, 2024.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Special Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board to consider 2025 tax levy of $5,411,425

The Village Board will discuss the 2025 tax levy and a 2024 budget amendment. The meeting includes several special use permits for motor vehicle repair and various public works contract extensions.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Special Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board to vote on terminating Village Manager Evan K. Summers

The Board of Trustees will consider terminating the employment agreement of Village Manager Evan K. Summers and approving a separation agreement. The board is also proposing to appoint Police Chief Dan Schulze as Interim Village Manager.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to consider special use permits and solar variations

The Community Development Commission will review requests for special use permits for motor vehicle repair and a vocational school. The body will also consider two variations regarding the location of ground-mounted solar energy collection systems.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Review and transfer request for SUP to Vancaravan Inc. at 485 Podlin Drive

The Community Development Commission will approve the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider a request to review and transfer the SUP to Vancaravan Incorporated located at 485 Podlin Drive. The commission will also receive a report from the Community and Economic Development department.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Special Board of Trustees

Board considers funding agreement for Arthur Court road repairs

The Village Board is considering an ordinance to authorize a reimbursement agreement for public improvements to Arthur Court. Property owners have offered to fund the design and construction of the project up to $950,000.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board reviews $3.27 M warrant and multiple contract approvals

The Village Board will approve the February 25, 2025 warrant for $3,268,250.58 and consider an omnibus vote. It will discuss several ordinances, including a special‑use transfer at 485 Podlin Drive and amendments for hotel and restaurant development at the Sexton Redevelopment. The Board will also vote on multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for tree purchases, leak detection, mosquito abatement, and other public‑works projects.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to consider zoning map and special use permits for industrial sites

The Community Development Commission will review several special use permits for outdoor storage and vehicle repair, a subdivision plat, and the 2025 Zoning Map.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Village to approve street improvements and landscaping contracts

The Committee of the Whole will consider resolutions to authorize contracts for residential street repairs and a senior/disabled grass-cutting program. The agenda also includes zoning approvals and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board votes on multiple contracts, permits and the 2025 zoning map

The Bensenville Board will consider a consent agenda that includes special use permits, a subdivision plat, the 2025 zoning map, and several contracts totaling over $2.7 million. It will also approve the appointment of a community development commissioner and adopt guidelines for senior/disabled grass cutting. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Community Development Commission meeting cancelled

The Community Development Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers water and sewer rate amendments

The Village Board is meeting to discuss updating water and sewer rates and establishing the South Industrial Special Service Area. The body is also reviewing several public works contracts and warehouse development variations.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Commission to consider special use and variation requests

The Community Development Commission will meet to consider a special use permit for outdoor storage and a variation for a pole sign. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from a previous special meeting.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Village Board to approve the 2025 Zoning Map, updating a road classification

The Committee of the Whole will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an amendment to liquor license closing hours, special use permits for outdoor storage, and multiple public‑works contracts. A resolution will authorize a contract with GHC Mechanical for an HVAC unit at the John Street Ice Rink for up to $81,769. Another resolution will approve a four‑year fire‑hydrant flow‑testing contract with Gewalt Hamilton Associates for up to $69,457. The meeting will also vote on the 2025 Zoning Map, which updates the classification of 1100 N IL Rt 83 from I‑2 to C‑2.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board to approve warrants, contracts, and liquor license changes

The Bensenville Village Board will consider approving warrants, construction contracts, and zoning changes. The meeting includes a public comment session and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Community Development Commission

Community Development Commission meeting cancelled

The Community Development Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, at Village Hall has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions were made.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers multiple infrastructure contracts and zoning changes

The Board of Trustees will review several construction contracts for storm sewers, street reconstruction, and parking lots. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Illinois Tollway regarding I-390 and I-490 construction and a retirement proclamation for Police Chief Daniel Schulze.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Board approves $4.8M warrant and multiple contracts

The Village Board will consider a warrant for $4,835,736.35 and an omnibus consent agenda including contracts for snow removal, police vehicles, and bulk salt, as well as zoning approvals for several properties.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Board of Trustees

Bensenville Board considers $2.3M warrant and multiple public works contracts

The Board of Trustees is meeting to review a $2,330,983.00 warrant and approve several infrastructure and equipment contracts. The body will also consider appointments to the Fire Protection District and an ordinance regarding surplus property.

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